Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise dedicated and compassionate nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 22 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The facility is highly regarded for its nursing and therapy teams, making it a strong candidate for rehabilitation. However, because there are conflicting reports regarding management and leadership, we recommend scheduling a tour to meet the administrative team directly to assess their professional demeanor.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
22 reviews on Google“Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center receives high praise for its dedicated nursing staff, effective rehabilitation therapy, and clean environment. While some families report excellent communication and compassionate care, there are isolated concerns regarding management's professional conduct and historical complaints about facility atmosphere and food temperature.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Dedicated and compassionate nursing staff
- Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Proactive family communication
Concerns
- Management/Leadership unprofessionalism (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 24 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's excellent 5-star CMS staffing rating, how do you ensure that the nursing team maintains this level of consistent, personalized attention for each resident?
- 2I noticed that the facility has a strong reputation for physical and occupational therapy; could you walk us through how those programs are integrated into a resident's daily routine?
- 3How does the leadership team foster a collaborative environment to ensure that family communication remains proactive and transparent?
- 4With your high standards for facility cleanliness, what specific protocols are in place to ensure the environment remains comfortable and well-maintained for residents?
- 5How are medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health status handled, and how quickly can we expect to be updated as a family?
- 6What variety of social or recreational activities are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with their peers on a daily basis?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My father was in a bad position about to be sent to Hospice and at the last minute without questioning Healey center took him in. They call to inform the family of any issues.”
“I am a former Registered Nurse & Veteran. I spent 3 weeks as short-term patient at the Healey Center and found it to be a wonderful place to recuperate & rehabilitate. The Staff & all Service providers were very knowledgeable, professional, responsive and caring.”
“After having been in several rehabs coming here is actually like a breath of fresh air... when you need them answering the call.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center shows a concerning pattern of recurring fire safety issues, with deficiencies appearing in both 2023 and 2024 surveys for cooking facility protection and smoke barriers. The facility also had problems with medication error rates and dietary assistance. While all deficiencies were reportedly corrected, the repeated fire safety violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that families should discuss during visits.
Dec 12, 2024Routine5
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Sep 28, 2023Routine4
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Jun 3, 2022Routine1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
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Ownership & Management
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